02.05.2026

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El-Rufai Detention Due Process: Atiku Demands Clarity Over Health, Bail, 48-Hour Limit

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Concerns over El-Rufai detention due process intensified Tuesday as former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar demanded immediate clarification on the former Kaduna governor’s whereabouts, health condition, and access to legal counsel. Allegations of a nosebleed in custody, claims that the constitutional 48-hour limit was breached, and reports of ignored bail requests have escalated public scrutiny...

El-Rufai ₦1bn Suit: What the Court Must Decide in ICPC Warrant Dispute

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The El-Rufai ₦1bn suit before the Federal High Court shifts attention to the legality of a search warrant used by the ICPC during a February operation at his Abuja residence. The court must now determine whether alleged procedural defects under the ACJA invalidate the warrant and affect the admissibility of evidence....

El-Rufai Files ₦1bn Suit Against ICPC Over Alleged Unlawful Search of Abuja Residence

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Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has filed a ₦1bn fundamental rights enforcement suit against the ICPC, alleging that a search warrant used to invade his Abuja residence was defective and unconstitutional. The suit challenges the validity of the warrant and seeks damages for alleged violations of privacy, dignity, and personal liberty....

NNPP Alleges Intimidation in Kano After Local Poll Disputes

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The NNPP intimidation allegation Kano has intensified political tension in the state following disputes linked to recent local government elections. Party officials claim members were harassed and pressured during post-election activities, while authorities insist law enforcement actions were routine and lawful amid broader concerns about electoral stability before 2027....

ICPC Confirms El-Rufai in Custody as Probe Deepens

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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has confirmed that former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai is in its custody, marking a new phase in escalating investigations surrounding the ex-governor. The confirmation follows recent security agency engagements, wiretapping allegations, and ongoing corruption-related probes linked to his tenure in office...

Voice Vote Ruling Triggers House Walkout in Electoral Act Showdown

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A House rowdy session over Electoral Act rescission erupted on Tuesday after Speaker Tajudeen Abbas ruled in favour of reversing the amendment bill during a disputed voice vote. The ruling triggered protests, a walkout and a closed-door session, intensifying tensions over Clause 60(3) and the 2027 election timetable....

El-Rufai EFCC Detention and Cybercrime Charges Escalate Political Crisis

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El-Rufai EFCC detention and cybercrime charges have intensified Nigeria’s political climate after the former Kaduna governor was held in Abuja over alleged N423bn misappropriation and separately charged for unlawful interception of the National Security Adviser’s phone. The twin tracks—financial probe and cybercrime counts—have triggered protests, rebuttals and heightened national scrutiny....

El-Rufai Suggests Political Motive Behind US Bill Naming Kwankwaso

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Former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai has questioned the inclusion of Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso in a proposed U.S. Religious Freedom bill, suggesting the move may be politically motivated. Speaking on national television, El-Rufai argued that singling out Kwankwaso while other northern leaders implemented Sharia raises concerns about fairness and possible political calculations....

FG Sues El-Rufai Over NSA Phone-Tapping Claims

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The Federal Government has filed a three-count charge against former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai over alleged interception of National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu’s phone communications. The charges, filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja, follow El-Rufai’s televised admission that he and unnamed individuals listened to conversations from a tapped phone....

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